SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH75A
UBSWCHZH75A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH75A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 75A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Moritz |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBSW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 75A Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH75A?
UBSWCHZH75A identifies UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UBSWCHZH75A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need UBSWCHZH75A.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH75A mean?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 75A identifies the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH75A?
UBSWCHZH points to the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH75A is UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UBSWCHZH75A if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.